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Reema Zaman
Author | Coach for Authors & Speakers | Previously Nike
Reema Zaman is an award-winning writer, speaker, and author based in Los Angeles, California.1 She has been working as a Consultant & Coach for Authors & Speakers since December 2019, helping clients develop their writing and speaking skills.1
Zaman is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir "I AM YOURS," which has been adopted into the curriculum of several high schools through an Innovation Grant from the Oregon Department of Education.13 She is also the creator and head writer of the TV show "SNAP" and has two forthcoming novels, "PARAMITA: A Dystopian Matriarchy" and "Woman in Flight".1
Her work has appeared in various publications, including Vogue, SHAPE, Ms. Magazine, The Guardian, and Salon.1 Zaman has received several accolades, including being named the 2018 Oregon Literary Arts' Writer of Color Fellow and a two-time RACC grant recipient.1
Born in Bangladesh and raised in Thailand, Zaman graduated from Skidmore College with degrees in Theater and Women's Studies.1 She has a diverse professional background, including:
- Senior Writer at Nike (October 2023 - January 2024)
- Copywriter for Portland Community Football Club (February 2023 - September 2023)
- Freelance writer for The Guardian (January 2018 - January 2021)
- Workshop leader for Girls Inc. (January 2019 - January 2020)
As a book coach and consultant, Zaman offers various services, including a Memoir Incubator course, a Self-Guided Memoir Incubator, and one-on-one coaching.2 She is known for her ability to help writers find their authentic voice and develop powerful storytelling skills.12